Living from God's Center | How to Live with Confidence, Peace and Joy

It's high time to live by the principle that only one thing is needful. Then, we will get past confusion, overwhelm and being stuck and burnt out. We will give transformative words from God rather than our own. It is time to live from God's center in this season, on this day, in this moment. http:claireannsmith.com/one-needful-thing

Our lives have patterns. The question is are we intentional about our patterns or are we just allowing them to happen? Not being intentional or planning the wrong patterns leads to malformed patterns that shift us from God's center. We must avoid malformed patterns. http://claireannsmith.com/avoid-malformed-patterns

Rev Dr Connie Wilson shares with us that whether leading or just living life, discernment is important as you put on your God-lens, and live humbly in God's abiding presence. http://claireannsmith.com/discernment

To live from God's center sounds simple, and it is. However, there are definite barriers to loving from God's center that get in the way. Today we examine four of them—time, desire, priorities, and wrong scripts, so that we are aware and with God's help, we can overcome them. Shownotes at http://claireannsmith.com/four-barriers-living-Gods-center

Use technology with wisdom and be rooted so that you avoid moving from the center and putting other things in the space that's God's. Power down to power up and re-center. Observe the creation rhythm and observe Sabbath. Have sacred time of fully focusing on God without distractions. Interview with Dr Detweiler, author of iGods: How Technology Shapes our Spiritual and Social Lives. Shownotes at http://claireannsmith.com/technology

This is National Preparedness Month in the US and a time of disasters worldwide. It is also a day or remembrance. Here are Scriptures to encourage you as well as tips on being prepared. Shownotes at http://claireannsmith.com/be-prepared

They had to face themselves honestly in order to experience transformation. Rev Kathy Williams and Rev Bill O'Neil discuss their participation in the Living from God's Center Program. They talk about why they did it, how it impacted them then and how it continues to impact them now. Starting the day with God is critical. They knew this, but the accountability provided in the program was what they needed to get and stay on track with this. Shownotes at http://surrenderinprayer.com/living-Gods-Center-Program

From becoming spiritually drained and unhealthy to being more spiritually healthy and at peace. Follow Rev Robert Sefrit's journey to living from God's center. Learn the steps he took and get sound advice so that you too can live from God's center. Indeed, you too can move from restless to resting. Shownotes with the resources mentioned in the video are at: http://claireannsmith.com/robert-sefrit-resting

It's back to school time when the ministry at churches and in other places rev up. Before you go full speed ahead, stop and be sure that you have your speed bumps in place. This Living from God's Center podcast episode explores 3 reasons why you need speed bumps and also explains what they are. http://claireannsmith.com/need-speed-bumps-ministry

Living from God's center has been a journey to a holistic lifestyle for Dr Mark Crist. He knew something wasn't wrong but it took a near fatal health episode for him to awaken and start the journey. Now, he lives in complete dependence on God and has consistent practices that keep him living holistically. Shownotes with the resources mentioned in the video are at: http://claireannsmith.com/mark-crist-holistic-lifestyle